Share Paper: Towards a Theoretical Serious Game Design Framework for Accountancy Education

1. Veruschka Pelser-Carstens, North West University, South Africa, South Africa
2. Verona Leendertz, North West University, South Africa, South Africa

Abstract: Commercial games can provide an engaging, motivating and ‘fun’ experience for students. However, an entertaining game does not necessarily constitute a curriculum outcomes-based learning experience. For this reason, experts advocate the importance of developing serious games with a sound theoretical framework, which integrates and balances pedagogy with game design. Attributes for such a theoretical framework include curriculum, game elements, game mechanics, and game dynamics. With the recent rise of sophisticated, immersive technologies and the increasing interest in the teaching and learning opportunities offered by these technologies, the merging of digital components with curriculum, game elements, game mechanics, and game dynamics ...